22 candidates were proposed by the IIHF’s membership for the election of the IIHF Council for 2016 to 2020.

The election will take place on 19 May during the 2016 IIHF Annual Congress in Moscow.

The Congress will elect the President, three Vice Presidents (one each representing the regions of Asia/Oceania, Europe/Africa and Americas) and nine other Council members. The Council will consist of 13 voting members, of which at least two must be female members, and the General Secretary as non-voting member. The Congress will also elect two internal Auditors for the period from 2016 to 2020.

Each full member of the IIHF in good standing was invited to propose a candidate. The nominated men and women come from 22 different countries.